Creative Arts Charter

About Creative Arts Charter

Creative Arts Charter School (CACS) is a public school in San Francisco, California that focuses on fostering creativity and innovation. Founded in 1996, CACS is the first public charter school in the San Francisco Unified School District and is dedicated to providing a quality education that emphasizes the arts and creative expression.
At CACS, students explore a variety of creative disciplines, including visual arts, music, theater, and dance. In addition to the traditional academic subjects, CACS also offers classes in creative writing, media arts, and technology. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that emphasizes creativity and critical thinking.
At CACS, students have access to a wide range of resources and support. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, sports teams, and community service projects. The faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, and the school has a strong parent involvement program.
CACS is committed to providing an excellent education that emphasizes creativity and innovation. The school’s mission is to foster a love of learning and to prepare students to be successful in the global community.

Address:	1601 Turk St. San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone:	(415) 749-3509
Site:	creativeartscharter.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	422 students

Overview Creative Arts Charter

Creative Arts Charter serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Creative Arts Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Creative Arts Charter

Creative Arts Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Creative Arts Charter is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.